Austin Relocation Guide Talk to anyone who has resided in the Texas capital for a while and you are bound to hear a variation of the same refrain: I wouldn't live anywhere else!
The city is also an intellectual mix of technology, education, government, and music. Finally, it's a scenic city that combines the best of the Texas prairie and scenic Hill Country. With hills, creeks, parks and a river flowing through the heart of a town lush with oak and pecan trees, many visitors just can't believe they're in Texas.
• The capitol of Texas is considered the Live Music Capitol of the World
• The most highly educated community in the U.S. (among 250,000+ population cities)
• No corporate or personal income tax - state or local; sales tax only 8.25%
• The 2nd fastest growing city in the U.S.- population 1,057,000 in the metro area
• Within 200 miles of 3 of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. (Houston, Dallas & San Antonio)
• A 150 mile chain of lakes wind through the Texas Hill Country into Austin
• Austin has 11,800 acres of uncultivated land used for parks and recreation
• Average resale home price: $127,100 - Range of home prices: $49,000 - $8,500,000+
• Ranked 7th in the Best Cities for Business with over 850 high-tech firms
